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New Delhi: India and Belgium on Thursday signed a series of MoUs and agreements aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across renewable energy, defence, trade, investment, maritime affairs, critical minerals, semiconductors and research, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held talks in New Delhi.

The agreements were exchanged in the presence of PM Modi and De Wever at Hyderabad House, with the two sides seeking to turn the longstanding India-Belgium relationship into a broader strategic and economic partnership.

PM Modi said the two countries had agreed to strengthen cooperation in several emerging areas, including startups, maritime capacity building, universities and research, while also working towards a Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement to facilitate the movement of talent.

“Today, we agreed to strengthen connections between our startups and enhance capacity building in the maritime sector. We will also reinforce cooperation in the university and research sectors, and we will soon sign a Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement to facilitate the movement of talent,” Modi said.

“Today we also held detailed discussions on regional and global developments. Both India and Belgium believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy,” he added. The Prime Minister also highlighted the renewable energy MoU signed during the visit, saying it would provide fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation on sustainability.

The two countries have additionally decided to enhance cooperation in the processing and recycling of critical minerals. “Defence and security cooperation is a key pillar of our relationship. Today, we have agreed to enhance military exchanges and training cooperation between the two countries. Agreements reached between our governments and defence industries will open up new opportunities for defence co-development and co-production.

We will also further strengthen intelligence sharing and cooperation against crime between our respective agencies,’ the PM said. The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen economic ties following the conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement earlier this year.

The Belgian Prime Minister’s visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, defence, technology and connectivity, while also giving fresh momentum to India’s engagement with the European Union and Europe.

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